medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
From: Pat McIntosh-Spinnler <[log in to unmask]>
> The crypt of the parish church of St-Aignan, in the Loire valley, has a spot
like this. The apse of the crypt is near-circular but must actually be
parabolic [in 3D if I recall, ie there is a curving vault] because there is at
least one position in the nave where the slightest whisper uttered in the apse
sounds as if its source is right on your shoulder.
that would be St-Aignan-sur-Cher, notable for its painting,
http://www.cottageintheloire.co.uk/lrgimages/01032008/sta006.jpg
this Brit site kindly tellďng us
"The Collegiate Church (collégiale) is also well worth a visit, if only for
the magnificent 12th and 13th century wall paintings in the crypt - some of
the finest in the world.
i had an interesting experience there in about 1969, which, unfortunately, i
can't repeat on a Family List.
didn't notice the acoustics, however.
c
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